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K1 Roofing install both the waterproofing and the green roof. A perfect combination from one
company providing a guaranteed and fully managed solution
company providing a guaranteed and fully managed solution
Green roofs / Living roofs
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Green Roofs have been around for many years dating back to the times when man first
began to build shelters. Their time has come around again due to the many benefits green
Green roofs provide a number of direct and indirect benefits.
Benefits of a Green Roof.
One of main benefits of a green roof is simply the way it looks. An oasis of green in a
concrete metropolis can not be anything other than beneficial to a persons well being.
Watching the roof grow with the seasons , develop with the weather and establish itself to its
environment are simply reasons enough to install a green roof.
began to build shelters. Their time has come around again due to the many benefits green
Green roofs provide a number of direct and indirect benefits.
Benefits of a Green Roof.
- helping cities adapt to climate change
- improving building energy balance by reducing need for air conditioning
- reducing Urban Heat Island Effect
- improving storm water attenuation and so prevent flash floods
- conserving and enhancing biodiversity
- enhancing amenity value.
- greenhouse gas reduction – indirectly through reduced energy demand
- aesthetic – softening, greening and enhancing the cityscape
- well-being – restoring the link between humans
- and nature
- cost – extending the life of the roof membrane and reducing energy costs of the
building - enhanced rental values – for buildings of superior image and amenity
One of main benefits of a green roof is simply the way it looks. An oasis of green in a
concrete metropolis can not be anything other than beneficial to a persons well being.
Watching the roof grow with the seasons , develop with the weather and establish itself to its
environment are simply reasons enough to install a green roof.